A recessive allele in tigers causes the white tiger.If two normally pigmented tigers are mated and produce a white offspring,what percentage of their remaining offspring would be expected to have normal pigmentation?
A) 25%
B) 50%
C) about 66%
D) 75%
E) about 90%

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For two normally pigmented tigers to produce a white offspring (recessive trait), both must be heterozygous carriers (Aa x Aa). The Punnett square for this cross would show a 3:1 ratio of normally pigmented to white tigers, meaning 75% of the offspring are expected to have normal pigmentation.

A Recessive Allele in Tigers Causes the White Tiger